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Gladys E. Russell
Jul 19, 2015
Gladys E. Russell, age 84, died July 19, 2015. She was born April 16, 1931 in Grape Creek, Texas to William Frank and Irue Cockerham. She is survived by two daughters Sharon West and Dana Sue Vidaurri both of Mathis and a great granddaughter that she raised Jasmine Leal, 3 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday...
Manuel DeLaGarza Rodriguez
Jul 18, 2015
Manuel DeLaGarza Rodriguez, age 87, passed away July 18, 2015. He was born October 3, 1927 in Helena, Texas to Antonio and Catarina Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by four sons, Lorenzo DeLeon Rodriguez, Jose DeLeon Rodriguez, Rene DeLeon Rodriguez and Erasmo T. Rodriguez, granddaughter Udele R. Rodriguez, sister Aurora DeLaGarza Rodriguez and brother Jose DeLaGarza Rodriugez . He...
Elizabeth Ortiz Rodriguez
Jul 18, 2015
Elizabeth Ortiz Rodriguez (Elizabeth Ureste Ortiz) passed away on July 18, 2015 in San Antonio at the age of 68.
Elizabeth was born on August 29, 1946 in Alamo, Texas to the late Eulogio & Elvira Ortiz. She graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1967 and later studied at Del Mar College to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. After traveling...
Jack Smith Childers, Jr.
Jul 14, 2015
Jack Smith Childers, Jr. of Portland passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2015 at the age of 32. Jack was born on October 2, 1982 to Jack Childers, Sr. and Carol Owen in Fairfield, California. Jack was married to Tammy Fowler by the Justice of the Peace on October 10, 2013. Jack is survived by his wife and their son,...
Abelardo Benitez
Jul 13, 2015
Abelardo Benitez, age 78, formerly of Mathis, passed away peacefully July 13, 2015, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born in Beeville, Texas, on September 29, 1936 to Jesus and Olivia Perez Benitez. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Humberto and Elizabeth Benitez and their son, Brandon of Emmitsburg, Maryland and his daughter and son-in law, Veronica and Vidal...
Wayne Lacey Williams
Jul 7, 2015
In Loving Memory of Wayne Lacey Williams, 34 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 7,2015. Survived by his beautiful daughter Lacey Jane Williams, his Mother Debbie(Ralph) Rivera, his Father Charlie(Darla) Williams, his two sisters Crystal and Julia Williams, his big brother T.J.(Beth) Williams, his three nephews Tristen, Joey, and Sawyer, his Mamaw Cathy Sikes, and his...
Rafael Homero Casares, Jr.
Jul 4, 2015
Rafael “Ray” Casares, 74, died Saturday July 4, 2015 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas Texas. Rafael was born August 24, 1940 in Corpus Christi to Rafael and Delores Casares. Rafael was a devoted husband and father. He was married to Petra (Patsy) Padron for 52 years. He moved the family from Gregory, Texas to Dallas, Texas in 1969. He was...
Carmen R. Torrez
Jul 2, 2015
Carmen R. Torrez passed away at her home Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the age of 99. She was born January 17, 1916 in Bastrop, Texas. She is preceded in death by 5 sons, Jesus, Ernesto, Julian, Alejandro, and Martin; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her 10 children Candelario (Dora) Torrez, Felipe (Idolina) Torrez, Gabino (Ofelia)...
Joe "JB" Benavides
Jun 17, 2015
Joe (J.B.) Benavides went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on June 29, 1962 in Falfurrias, Texas to the late Joe Benavides and Argelia Flores Benavides. He graduated from Gregory-Portland High School in 1981.
He was preceded in death by his father Joe Benavides. He is survived by his son Joe...
Mary Lou Geeo
Jun 13, 2015
Mary Hanna Geeo passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Mary was born May 26, 1931 in Grapevine, TX to Tom & Melissie Hanna. She was a wonderful stay at home mother and wife for most of her life. In the nineties, she owned a store in Portland, TX called “The Wishing Well”. The store...
Clinton B. Holliday
Jun 11, 2015
Clinton B. “Doc” Holliday, 80, of Portland, Texas has passed away to be with his beloved wife Ginni. Doc had been a Portland resident since 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents George Roberts & Sara Wilma; sister Virginia Dixie Kitchens and his wife Virginia “Ginni”. He is survived by 3 sons, Clinton “Chip” and wife Gail, Roberts...
Matthew Tanner Martinez
Jun 6, 2015
Matthew Tanner Martinez, age 27, died Jun 6, 2017. He was born May 15, 1990. He is survived by his partner, Skyler Ortiz, children, Jaelee, Jayla, Madilyn and Tristan, Mother Maria Martinez, step-father, Mario Magana, sister Temica Martinez, maternal grandmother Elisa Gonzales, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. June 13 at Dobie Funeral...
Miguel Ortiz III
May 30, 2015
Miguel F. Ortiz III, 49, of Gregory, TX, passed away on May 30, 2015.
Miguel is survived by his beloved wife Linda of 30 years; sons Miguel IV, Justin, Ruben and five sisters; Nydia Tamez, Noel Ortiz, Nancy Ortiz, Ninolia Amador and Nelda Casas.
Miguel is preceded in death by his parents Miguel Jr., Aurelia Ortiz and sister Nora Ortiz.
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Alfredo H. Ramirez
May 28, 2015
Alfredo Ramirez of Gregory, Texas passed away May 28, 2015 at Lexington Nursing Home in Aransas Pass, Texas after a long illness. Alfredo was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 10, 1959, and was a longtime resident of Gregory. Alfredo was a longtime member of La Primera Iglesia Bautista. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Alfredo was a...
Marcelino J. Rojas
May 25, 2015
Marcelino J. Rojas, 75, passed away May 25, 2015. He was born June 2, 1939 in Portland, Texas. Marcelino was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to those around him. He worked at Brown & Root for 35 years as a pipe fitter. After retirement he worked for the City of Portland. He also enjoyed family barbeques.
He was...
Alfredo Rodriguez, Jr.
May 12, 2015
Alfredo Rodriguez Jr., 53, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015.He was born January 26, 1962 in Mathis, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother Dora Dominguez Rodriguez. He is survived by his father Alfredo (Teresa) Rodriguez Sr. ; three sisters, Mary Jane Rodriguez, Mary Alice Rodriguez, and Olga (Mario) Moreno; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held...
Leobardo Villarreal
May 5, 2015
Leobardo “Leo” Villarreal Jr., 63, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Leo was born January 6, 1952 in San Ygnacio, Texas. He was a U. S. Army veteran and proudly worked 36 years at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. His interests varied from cooking, genealogy, World War II history and watching western movies. Aside from spending time with his family,...
Marilyn Teresa Whitley
May 3, 2015
She was his “Lady” She was our “Mother” She was our “Mimi”
A beautiful soul has left this Earth,
on a Moonlit path to Heaven.
She left on her favorite day – Sunday,
and reached up to join the Angels.
Marilyn was born to John and Agnes Bleishock in New York, NY, she...
Robert Little Penn
May 3, 2015
Robert (Bob) L. Penn was born on September 28, 1924 to Clinton and Ona Hartman Penn. He married the love of his life, Helen McDaniel, on June 20, 1947. They shared almost 68 years together before the Lord called him home on May 3, 2015.
Bob served our country during World War II. Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Robert L. Penn...
Jean Roe
May 2, 2015
Jean Clark Roe passed away on May 2, 2015. Jean was born February 17, 1933, in Dallas, Texas, to Archibald and Evelyn Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter Sandra Kay Roe. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Charles; daughters Susan Charlean Howarth (George) and Sally Ruth Roe; and sister...
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